History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474

by 八月飞鹰, Ba Yue Fei Ying, August Eagle

  Although it was difficult for most of them to ever reappear in the present post-Great Calamity era, some could still be worked towards.

  For instance, this Seven Paths Centred Mechanism had always been on Yan Zhaoge’s mind.

  Despite its use being very simple, being to refine and purify spiritual qi to aid in one’s cultivation, its efficacy would leave one stunned.

  Disregarding the understanding of principles, cultivating long-term within the Seven Paths Centred Mechanism would boost a person’s efficiency by multiple times when compared to outside of it!

  Thus, its greatest effect lay in reducing cultivation periods where time was the primary factor. To put it simply, one year of cultivation inside the mechanism would be equivalent to many years of cultivation outside of it!

  “Young Master, you and Family Head already cultivate much faster than others in the first place. Wouldn’t it be even faster now?” Ah Hu rejoiced.

  Yan Zhaoge fingered the curved metallic structure, “I was lacking in materials previously. Now, having finally managed to obtain some, it is only natural for me to produce it. Though, it really is a pity that the required materials are still too hard to come by to consider mass producing it.”

  He brought his palms together, the mechanism separating into its seven individual components which he promptly collected.

  “If we can hurry up and save time, we should.” Yan Zhaoge handed these objects to Ah Hu, “I will be making a second set now. Send this first set over to the south and deliver it to my father.”

  Ah Hu hurriedly received them, “Yes, Young Master. I’ll go and be right back.”

  After watching Ah Hu leave, Yan Zhaoge entered the meditative position and adjusted his condition.

  Borrowing the power of the Profound Sky Purple Gold Furnace was rather taxing on the mind.

  As he was lacking in materials, he could not let any of them go to waste. A failure would be disastrously painful for him.

  After a while, Yan Zhaoge opened his eyes, taking to the air once more and opening the furnace for a second round of artifact forging.

  Gazing over from far away in Kunlun Mountain, all seemed calm as always within Dragon Butterfly Valley.

  Few could know of the waves that were currently arising within.

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1131: Mass anticipation

  HSSB1131: Mass anticipation

  A year’s time flew by as Yan Zhaoge resided in Dragon Butterfly Valley, forging artifacts and items.

  This was a relatively calm year for the World beyond Worlds as compared to the previous one.

  The most major matter had been the black and white-clothed Brocade Emperors successively returning to the World beyond Worlds.

  It was worth mentioning that in this contest, the white-clothed Brocade Emperor had successfully retrieved the Four Grands Earlier Heaven Flag, gaining the upper hand.

  Yan Zhaoge had been rather taken aback back when Ah Hu had relayed the news to him.

  According to his predictions, if no external forces intervened, the black-clothed Brocade Emperor should have had a higher chance of obtaining it.

  “Did someone intervene?” Yan Zhaoge wondered.

  The black-clothed Brocade Emperor had returned to the World beyond Worlds for a brief period before departing it and heading to extradimensional space.

  The white-clothed Brocade Emperor had not been far behind, also having lingered briefly before leaving to pursue him.

  Still, when the white-clothed Brocade Emperor had returned to the World beyond Worlds, he had met with Fu Ting and Meng Wan.

  Fu Ting had successfully transmitted the Taiyi Fist of Grand Simplicity that she had traded with Yan Zhaoge for to the white-clothed Brocade Emperor.

  With that, the lineage of Ingenious Flying Peak had finally gathered all five of the Grand Cosmos Five Manifestations of earlier heaven times. Only the Brocade Emperor could say how much this meant to him.

  He did not express any objections regarding Fu Ting having traded for a single Taiyi Fist with the Grand Commencement Divine Finger, the Grand Beginning Bright Emptiness Form and the Grand Plainness Immeasurable Body.

  What decided the price of a commodity was generally not just its value. It was also dependent on how much the other party wished to buy it. The stronger this desire was, the higher its price would naturally be.

  Therefore, while Yan Zhaoge had profited in a one-for-three trade this time, Ingenious Flying Peak had not suffered a loss either.

  This was especially so considering that the strength of the white-clothed Brocade Emperor, having gained the Taiyi Fist of Grand Simplicity, would thereby rise.

  Adding on his Immortal Artifact, the Four Grands Earlier Heaven Flag, he already possessed a definite advantage over the black-clothed Brocade Emperor in a one versus one fight.

  Thus, one fleeing and one pursuing, the two Brocade Emperors had headed off into extradimensional space once more as Yan Zhaoge and the others in the World beyond Worlds could only wait to see what happened.

  For Yan Zhaoge and Broad Creed Mountain, another rather important and fortunate event had occurred as well.

  Yan Di had successfully achieved a breakthrough and attained the ninth level of the Martial Saint realm, the late Immortal Bridge stage.

  Having already been progressing by leaps and bounds before with no obstacle able to stand in his path, Yan Di had sped up again with the help of the Seven Paths Centred Mechanism, his rate of cultivation shocking even the higher echelon experts of the World beyond Worlds who were able to learn of this.

  That Immortal Bridge Martial Saint who had personally offed a Human Exalt was currently getting steadily closer to the Human Exalt stage himself.

  How things would be when he himself became a Human Immortal really just left one wondering.

  As for Yan Zhaoge, besides spending time on forging, he did not forget his usual cultivation either.

  As he bore the Cyclic Heavenly Scripture, his profound arts were always circulating automatically no matter what he might be doing, silently accumulating gradually.

  It was as if he spent his every waking moment cultivating, just that the efficiency differed depending on what he was actually doing.

  Forging some treasures and analysing the principles within was in and of itself beneficial to his cultivation.

  As time passed, the span of a year that he had previously agreed upon with Manor Lord Heng seemed set to arrive.

  During this time, besides supplying some Vajra Thunder to Wind Thunder Manor in small amounts, the fruits of Yan Zhaoge’s labour were not released into the outside world.

  Preparations had already been completed for the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion, just that it was still empty right now.

  Through the promotions of Wind Thunder Manor and the support of those of the Sword Sovereign’s lineage, the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion was already widely known as the hottest topic in the World beyond Worlds besides the contest between the black and white Brocade Emperors.

  Yet, while news of it was widely known, it had still yet to open its doors after such a long time. People’s doubts would also inevitably rise to the surface as they became impatient.

  Those powers who were well acquainted with Wind Thunder Manor and Northern High Peak’s Jade Capital Crag began unceasingly sending people over to ask about this.

  “Old Bro Heng, give me some assurance,” A brocade-clothed old man sat on a guest seat within Wind Thunder Manor, asking Heng Xianda, “Is this Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion befitting of its reputation or is it merely a sham?”

  With Wind Thunder Manor helping to promote the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion, if it ultimately failed to live up to what had been promised, the former would also become a joke.

  “Relax, Old Bro Zhong, and wait patiently. It is naturally legitimate,” Heng Xianda said neither hurriedly nor slowly as he was full of composure.

  While the Vajra Thunder they had obtained from Yan Zhaoge had been limited, it had
reassured all of Wind Thunder Manor.

  Maybe Yan Zhaoge did not have a method of forging Vajra Thunder, merely having obtained a limited amount by coincidence.

  Maybe Yan Zhaoge did grasp such a method, but had only supplied a small amount of it thus far, keeping it a secret and preventing Wind Thunder Manor from deciphering it themselves right now.

  Whichever the case, this was already sufficient to calm the anxiety of Heng Xianda and the others for the time being.

  “We are old friends, Old Bro Zhong, and go way back,” Heng Xianda said mysteriously, “Do not say that this old man did not remind you beforehand. If you want something good, you had best make preparations early. From this old man’s knowledge, the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion may be selling Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew.”

  Hearing this, the brocade-clothed old man surnamed Zhong sat upright, focusing intently, “Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew? That rumoured, wondrous brew that the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace served at their banquets in pre-Great Calamity times?”

  “Yes, that Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew,” Heng Xianda said, “While the Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew is relatively low-grade amongst the many wondrous brews of the Heavenly Court, it is still a rare and wondrous treasure for us of the human realm.”

  The old man surnamed Zhong looked like he deeply agreed with this.

  Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew greatly boosted one’s qi and strength, being useful all the way to the Leakless True Immortal level. Its effects were even more pronounced for mortals.

  With the lineage of this old man Zhong happening to focus on qi and strength as well as emphasising vigorous, momentous power, the Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew could be considered a great treasure that far surpassed others for them.

  “Old Bro Heng, you are really pulling out all the stops in helping to promote the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion this time!” The old man surnamed Zhong pointed at Heng Xianda, exclaiming helplessly.

  Heng Xianda chuckled, “You can choose not to believe this old man, but when others beat you to it then, do not blame this old man for never having reminded you. I heard that that Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew will only be available in limited amounts.”

  “Well in that case, I really have to go back and make some preparations,” The expression of this old man Zhong turned solemn, “If the news is true and we ultimately benefit, I will definitely prepare a gift for Old Bro afterwards in thanks.”

  Heng Xianda smiled and nodded, “You are too polite, Old Bro Zhong. If you can benefit, this old man will naturally be happy for you.”

  This very same episode had played out more than once.

  Whether it was Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew or various other wondrous treasures of legend, news regarding the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion attracted the attention of all.

  More and more people were looking forward to the day the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion opened officially for business.

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1132: To the highest bidder

  The one year mark was fast approaching.

  During this period of time, much news regarding the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion had again spread.

  It was rumoured that they would sell Heaven Fleeing Seven Rotation Talismans, this being a unique treasure from a lineage of pre-Great Calamity times, the Heavenly Fleeing Sect.

  The Heavenly Fleeing Sect was naturally superior to middle and small lineages in terms of its martial legacies.

  Still, as compared to other massive entities of the same level, it appeared ordinary in both offensive and defensive capabilities.

  Yet, there was one aspect in which the Heavenly Fleeing Sect had been extremely outstanding, with its name spreading far and wide throughout the entire pre-Great Calamity world as a result.

  That was its extraordinary movement techniques and fleeing techniques which seldom saw a match.

  Upon this foundation, they had created a rare treasure that could assist one in shifting through space and fleeing perilous situations. It was none other than the Heaven Fleeing Seven Rotation Talisman.

  Each of these talismans could be used seven times.

  Additionally, if it was necessary, these seven chances could be used consecutively as their effects would not diminish as a result, still being as powerful.

  While it did not mean that one would be able to flee successfully in any situation, the mass appeal this possessed could not be denied.

  If utilised appropriately, it would very well be equivalent to possessing an additional few lives. How could one not be moved at that?

  The Spirit Divinity Heavenly Brew and the Heaven Fleeing Seven Rotation Talisman were already so enticing to those of the World beyond Worlds. Soon, though, news came from the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion that they would also be selling Impending Rain Plates in the future.

  Most people felt somewhat lost at first as this was a relatively obscure name.

  Yet, the eldest son and second generation leader of the Tiger Leaping Peak’s Luo Family in the north of the central Jun Heaven Territory, Luo Bei, hurried over to the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion after hearing of this.

  While Luo Bei had kept a low profile as much as possible in doing so, due to the efforts of some, news of his actions was still leaked in the end.

  People gradually came to understand what was going on.

  The Tiger Leaping Peak’s Luo Family was greatly renowned for its attainments in formations not just in the central Jun Heaven Territory but also in the entire World beyond Worlds.

  Outside of the Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors and Ten Exalts, the Tiger Leaping Peak’s Luo Family was generally publicly acclaimed as standing at the top in the World beyond Worlds for formations.

  Luo Bei’s father, the head of the Luo Family Luo Baiyuan, had even previously been celebrated as the number one formations grandmaster amongst Immortal Bridge Martial Saints.

  Only after Yan Zhaoge had buried three ninth level Martial Saints with the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation in the southern Blazing Heaven Territory that year had this then diminished somewhat.

  Still, no one would doubt the abilities of the Tiger Leaping Peak’s Luo Family regarding formations.

  Luo Bei was the second generation leader that his father thought most highly of and possessed an outstanding cultivation base as well.

  While Daoist Shi who had died back at Broad Creed Mountain in the past had been inferior to Shen Lingzi in terms of cultivation base, his reputation had been no lower than his.

  His attainments in formations had already been top-tier amongst the Immortal Bridge Martial Saints of the World beyond Worlds.

  Still, it was rumoured that at the same cultivation level, the early Immortal Bridge stage, Luo Bei was superior to Daoist Shi.

  That such a figure had rushed over with the utmost urgency after hearing about the Impending Rain Plate naturally attracted the attention of many.

  Soon, with yet more deliberate spreading of news, everyone finally learnt the use of the Impending Rain Plate.

  The so-called Impending Rain Plate came from the phrase ‘preparing beforehand for an impending downpour’.

  Everyone knew that while formations were powerful as they borrowed the might of the heavens and the earth, there were numerous conditions and limitations for them to be effectively established.

  For many powerful formations, time, location and suitable people were required for them to exert their full effects.

  For example, the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation that Yan Zhaoge had established that year had required a large scale water vein for him to manipulate and utilise.

  This ‘large scale’ was a truly stringent requirement indeed.

  There were only those mere few rivers in the vast World beyond Worlds which met it.

  There were also some powerful formations which could still be established even when they had failed to meet some conditions, just that their might would be diminished as a result.

  It was not easy at all for formations to be
established whenever independent of the environment and such.

  This was important considering how the practical usage of formations was generally dependent on the length of time required to establish them.

  It would naturally be best if the formation could be established with the wave of a hand. If a longer timespan was required, though, it was hard to say if they were much feasible outside of ambushes.

  After all, actual battle situations were unpredictable with countless variables at the end of the day.

  Those who could casually and swiftly establish formations that were still relatively powerful were all peak experts in the dao of formations at the level of Daoist Shi and Luo Bei.

  While the Tiger Leaping Peak’s Luo Family was renowned for its attainments in formations, it only had a mere few people who were capable of this.

  The Impending Rain Plate had appeared because of this.

  This was an invention of pre-Great Calamity times which had been lost following the Calamity.

  As its name suggested, it entailed preparing beforehand for the impending downpour.

  This precious treasure allowed one to complete their preparations beforehand, storing their secret arts within the disc which would instantly expand anytime to form a formation when the need arose.

  If such a change suddenly occurred during the course of a battle, it would undoubtedly shape how things unfolded.

  Of course, not all formations could be stored within.

  The greatest detriment of this item was that it was a one-time-use consumable kind of treasure.

  Even so, its value could not be understated.

  It was perfectly understandable that the Luo Family would prize it so highly.

  On one hand, not all descendants of theirs had the ability to establish formations within a short duration to face their enemies as this treasure would thus aid them in their combat situations.

  On the other hand, if others, even opponents of the Luo Family, obtained this, it would then diminish their advantage in terms of formations greatly without question.

  It was impossible trying to stem and go against the river’s flow as there was only going along with it.